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Savinsky Family History

Savinsky Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Savitsky, Slavinsky, Malinsky, Selinsky, Sarisky, Gavinski, Kaminsky

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Where is the Savinsky family from?

You can see how Savinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savinsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Savinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Savinsky families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Savinsky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Savinsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Savinsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Savinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Savinsky. 34% of Savinsky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Savinsky women worked as a Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Wire Drawer
    34%
  • Painter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Savinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Savinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savinsky census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 131 immigration records available for the last name Savinsky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Savinsky. For the veterans among your Savinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savinsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Savinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Savinsky in 1963 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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